Tennis News
3 more virus cases linked to Aussie Open arrivals
ESPN - 19 Jan 2021 04:42
There were three more COVID-19 cases reported among the international arrivals for the Australian Open, bringing the total up to nine active cases.
Aus Open boss: Vast majority back hard quarantine
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2021 09:15
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley said on Tuesday most players supported being locked down in hard quarantine as a government official reported three new cases of Covid-19 might be linked to participants of the Grand Slam...
'Osaka a wonderful inspiration in women's tennis'
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2021 09:00
Naomi Osaka became a beacon for the growing authority of women's sport this year as she accompanied on-court success by positioning herself at the forefront of the fight for social justice across the globe.
Restrictions may ease for Australian Open players if positive Covid cases shown to be historical
The Guardian - 19 Jan 2021 05:53
Daniel Andrews hints at reprieve for tennis stars who were placed in strict quarantine and deemed close contacts of four cases on flights to Melbourne NSW hotspots; Queensland hotspots Follow the Australia coronavirus li...
Australian Open: Katie Boulter says players 'are looked at with a magnifying glass'
BBC - 19 Jan 2021 17:04
British tennis player Katie Boulter explains how players are preparing for the Australian Open.
Bautista Agut sorry for calling quarantine a jail with Wifi
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2021 15:05
Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut has apologised for criticising the Victoria state government's quarantine requirements for tennis players ahead of next month's Australian Open.
Australian Open: Two players test positive amid quarantine row
BBC - 19 Jan 2021 10:33
The news comes amid a growing row over quarantine rules for the players ahead of the tournament.
Bautista Agut likens hotel quarantine to prison
ESPN - 19 Jan 2021 05:54
No. 13-ranked men's tennis star Roberto Bautista Agut called the Australian Open's quarantine protocol a "complete disaster," comparing the experience to prison.